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Episode #643 - July 20th, 2022

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Original Airdate: July 20, 2022

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Megan Larson, Michael Walker More Information
Discovery Kitchen - South Bend

City: South Bend, IN

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The South Bend Community School Corporation has partnered with Chartwells to offer more than summer meals. Chefs at Discovery Kitchen introduce kids to different cultures each week through cooking. Students learn how to make new foods, take home recipe cards and sample cuisines from other countries.
For additional information visit:
- Chartwells Discovery Kitchen
Guests:
1. Megan LarsonMarketing SpecialistChartwells Discovery Kitchen
2. Michael WalkerExecutive ChefChartwells Discovery Kitchen
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Kaiti Weiss More Information
STEAM Camp – Playground Engineering

City: La Porte, IN

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Science is more fun when it is a hands-on experience. Kids age 6 - 11 get to explore engineering during a unique camp through the LaPorte County Public Library. They apply science, technology, engineering, arts and math while constructing a playground obstacle course during STEAM Camp.
For additional information visit:
- La Porte County Public Library
- STEAM Camp: Playground Engineering - Kids (6-11)
Guests:
1. Kaiti WeissCommunity Learning LibrarianLa Porte County Public Library
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Melissa Swank, Diana Breden, Kelsey Rockstroh More Information
Camp Millhouse

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The camp experience offers a person the chance to grow and become their best selves. Camp Millhouse in South Bend is designed specifically for children and adults with special needs. Campers here get to have the full camp experience and learn how to become more independent in their everyday lives.
For additional information visit:
- Camp Millhouse
Guests:
1. Melissa SwankCamp Director/Head NurseCamp Millhouse
2. Diana BredenExecutive DirectorCamp Millhouse
3. Kelsey RockstrohCamp NurseCamp Millhouse
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Maggie Gendel, Dana Peloquin, Matt Peloquin More Information
Lighthouse Autism Center

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Autism can affect a person's ability to learn and communicate. At the Lighthouse Autism Center, children receive one-on-one attention so they can better understand the skills needed not just for school, but for their everyday lives.
For additional information visit:
- Lighthouse Autism Center
Guests:
1. Maggie GendelSenior Director of Business DevelopmentLighthouse Autism Center
2. Dana PeloquinParentLighthouse Autism Center
3. Matt PeloquinParentLighthouse Autism Center
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Michael Walker, Megan Larson More Information
Discovery Kitchen

City: South Bend, IN

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The South Bend Community School Corporation has partnered with Chartwells to offer more than summer meals. Chefs at Discovery Kitchen introduce kids to different cultures each week through cooking. Students learn how to make new foods, take home recipe cards and sample cuisines from other countries.
For additional information visit:
- Chartwells Discovery Kitchen
Guests:
1. Michael WalkerExecutive ChefChartwells Discovery Kitchen
2. Megan LarsonMarketing SpecialistChartwells Discovery Kitchen
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Colin, Daniel, Jocelyn, Marek, Noah, Kaiti Weiss More Information
STEAM Camp

City: La Porte, IN

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Science is more fun when it is a hands-on experience. Kids age 6-11 get to explore engineering during a unique camp through La Porte County Public Library. They apply science, technology, engineering, arts and math while constructing a playground obstacle course during STEAM Camp.
For additional information visit:
- La Porte County Public Library Events
- La Porte County Public Library STEAM Camp
Guests:
1. ColinStudentSTEAM Camp
2. DanielStudentSTEAM Camp
3. JocelynStudentSTEAM Camp
4. MarekStudentSTEAM Camp
5. NoahStudentSTEAM Camp
6. Kaiti WeissCommunity Learning LibrarianLa Porte County Public Library
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